Origin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Monday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Leisure City, FL
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
58.5 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
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6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kelly
Leisure City, FL
Larry Milligan
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Leisure City, FL covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95 South, I 595, I 595 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 58.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Leisure City, FL is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Leisure City, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 595 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 595 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Port Everglades Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 84 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Miami | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 95 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Leisure City, FL.
1
Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Broward Boulevard
2
Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 95 South: Miami
3
Keep slight right to continue on I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
4
Keep slight right to continue on I 595 West
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 595 West
5
Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 West: Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
SR 84 West: Florida's Turnpike
7
Turn straight
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
8
Take the ramp slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
9
Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
10
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
12
Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
42 mi
·
48 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 288th Street, Biscayne Drive
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Southwest 288th Street, Biscayne Drive
14
Turn right onto Southwest 288th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 288th Street
15
Turn left onto Southwest 147th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southwest 147th Avenue
16
Turn right onto Harding Lane
161 ft
·
5 sec
·
Harding Lane
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 37m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 58.5 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.3 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leisure City, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Lauderdale, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Lauderdale, FL
This is one driving day of about 58.5 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Fort Lauderdale, FL · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Leisure City, FL
The final approach into Leisure City, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Leisure City, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.77 one way
$19.54 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.59 | $21.17 |
| premium | $4.90 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.00 | $25.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Leisure City, FL
Morning in Leisure City on Monday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Leisure City, FL covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95 South, I 595, I 595 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Leisure City, FL is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Leisure City, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Leisure City, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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